The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has announced that scores from the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET), June 2024, will be used for admission to PhD programs for the academic session 2024-25. The university added that it will not conduct a … Read more
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked eligible higher educational institutions (HEIs) to apply for recognition to offer programmes under open and distance learning (ODL) mode and online mode for academic year 2024-25 for session beginning September, 2024 and onwards. “UGC invites fresh online applications from eligible higher educational institutions (HEls) as per Regulation 3(A) … Read more
To promote equitable treatment and broaden the gender inclusion of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). In a circular, the University Grants Commission (UGC) asked all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to designate gender champions. The official notification of UGC reads, “In order to promote gender equality, as guaranteed by Article 15 of the Indian Constitution there is … Read more
The date of the National Eligibility Test (NET) has been revised to avoid a clash with the UPSC Preliminary exam. The UGC NET was earlier scheduled to be held on June 16. As per the recent developments, the exam will now be conducted on June 18, M Jagadesh Kumar, UGC chairman announced on Monday. This … Read more
In a recent notification, the University Grants Commission (UGC) reaffirmed that ragging is illegal and that higher education institutions (HEIs) who do not take appropriate action to stop ragging or follow the Commission’s anti-ragging recommendations may face consequences. “It is once again brought to your kind notice that ragging is a criminal offence and UGC … Read more
In order to facilitate the internationalization of Indian higher educational institutions, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has framed guidelines for admission and creation of supernumerary seats for international students. As per the guidelines issued by the University body, the HEIs have been asked to admit international students based on the equivalence of entry qualification held by them. … Read more
The National Education Policy – Student Ambassador For Academic Reforms In Transforming Higher Education in India program’s names have been released by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In addition, the university administration has made available the tasks and responsibilities related to this curriculum. The UGC launched NEP SAARTHI with the goal of inspiring students to … Read more
University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a stern warning against fake online degree programmes bearing misleading abbreviations, such as BBA and MBA, which may lead to confusion among students and stakeholders. In a public notice, the UGC highlighted that certain individuals and organisations are offering online programmes with acronyms like recognised degree programmes in higher … Read more
Students with four-year undergraduate degrees can now directly appear for NET and pursue PhD, according to University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. To pursue a PhD with or without a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the candidates will require a minimum of 75 per cent marks or equivalent grades in their four-year undergraduate course. So … Read more
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2024 edition application period is anticipated to open today, April 20, at the National Testing Agency (NTA). Taking to social media handle X on Friday evening, UGC chairman, M Jagadish Kumar informed, “NTA will likely launch the application process and information bulletin for the UGC-NET … Read more
University Grants Commission (UGC) declared that in order for central, state, and private universities to offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and postgraduate diploma programmes in open distance learning (ODL) or online, they will no longer need to submit an application to UGC with prior approval from the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). However, deemed-to-be-universities would … Read more
The UGC has asked Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to share information on the empanelment of enterprises under the country’s General Guidelines for Grant for Internship Support in the Technical Textiles sector. To promote technical textiles, the Ministry of Textiles launched the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). During the first round, NTTM had sought submissions from … Read more
Professor Manish Ratnakar Joshi, secretary of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has emphasized the importance of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) adhering to academic calendars. Joshi stressed the vital need of upholding a disciplined academic timetable for efficient teaching-learning and research in a letter to college principals and vice chancellors of all institutions. The letter impinged … Read more
The UGC is urging all higher education institutions (HEIs) to share the voter awareness creatives that the ECI has sent inside their own institutions, as per a letter that was sent to all HEIs. The UGC’s letter stated: “In order to reiterate the importance of every vote and to create Voter Awareness the Election Commission … Read more
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently notified the colleges and institutions about the mandatory student induction programme (SIP) that helps new students learn about the institution’s policies, practices, culture, and values before regular classes begin. The SIP includes face-to-face interactions, virtual material, and field visits. It can also help students form mentor groups. Student Induction … Read more